SDSU's young CBs have to stop Panthers' spread offense

San Diego, CA 8/17/13_SDSU Scrimmage San Diego State #24 Billy Vaughn Jr., DB, at their final scrimmage before the first game of the season against Eastern Illinois August 31. Misael Virgen/ UT San Diego
Misael Virgen

San Diego, CA 8/17/13_SDSU Scrimmage San Diego State #24 Billy Vaughn Jr., DB, at their final scrimmage before the first game of the season against Eastern Illinois August 31. Misael Virgen/ UT San Diego

“He’s done a lot of good things,” White said. “It’s just like with every freshman, stuff is new. Stuff he’s seeing, he’s reacting to. And stuff he hasn’t seen, you can see the wheels turning (in his head). But in athletic ability and instincts, he’s doing pretty good.”

It doesn’t compensate for the lack of game experience, but going up against the Aztecs’ new offense in practice every day has helped the young cornerbacks.

White said the offense has been throwing more long passes this than in years past, and that helps the cornerbacks prepare to face other pass-happy teams.

“They’re doing a lot more stuff overall, and we’re seeing a lot more route variations, a lot more combinations, different types of formations and stuff,” White said. “It’s real good practice because you’re seeing a little bit of everything.”